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NOTICE OF ADOPTED AND FILED REGULATIONS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, COMMUNITY, AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - ACUPUNCTURISTS

Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development · Notice #224857

What is this notice about?

The Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development has adopted new rules that update licensing fees for acupuncturists. The rules were filed on August 17, 2026, and take effect on November 1, 2026. This notice is for information only; it does not ask for public comments.

Why was this notice issued?

The department adopted final regulations on August 5, 2026, and the Office of the Lieutenant Governor signed and filed them on August 17, 2026. This notice announces that the regulations have been adopted and filed.

What action is being taken?

The department adopted changes to Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The changes update general occupational licensing functions relating to acupuncturist fees within the Division. The Department of Law reviewed and approved the regulations. They take effect November 1, 2026, and will first appear in Register 259, October 2026, of the Alaska Administrative Code.

Who is involved: Acupuncturists licensed in Alaska or applying for a license

How can the public respond?

This notice does not ask for public comment. It is for information only. Read the original notice for details.

Will there be public meetings?

The notice does not announce any public meeting or hearing.

Key dates

  • Aug 5, 2026: Department adopted the regulations
  • Aug 17, 2026: Regulations signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor
  • Nov 1, 2026: Regulations take effect

Original notice text
On August 5, 2026, the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development adopted regulations in Title 12, Chapter 02 of the Alaska Administrative Code. The regulations concern updating general occupational licensing functions relating to Acupuncturist fees within the Division. The regulations were reviewed and approved by the Department of Law, signed and filed by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor on August 17, 2026, and are effective on November 1, 2026. Attached is a copy of the filed regulations. The regulation changes will first appear in Register 259, October 2026, of the Alaska Administrative Code.

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